This book serves as both an educational resource and a call to action for students, professionals, and policymakers alike. By fostering a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities within these fields, we can ensure the long-term health and sustainability of our aquatic resources, while contributing to the wellbeing of society.
The sustainability of our natural resources has never been so
important. The fields of aquaculture and living resources
management must stand at the forefront of innovation and
environmental stewardship. We hope this book serves as both
an educational resource and a call to action for students,
professionals, and policymakers alike. By fostering a deeper
understanding of the challenges and opportunities within these
fields, we can work together to ensure the long-term health
and sustainability of our aquatic resources, while contributing to
the wellbeing of society.
Preface to the Series. Preface. Seaweed Aquaculture: From Cultivars to
Cultivation Technologies to Applications. Intelligent Fish Farming for the
Future. Crustacean Aquaculture. Aquaculture of Bivalves: Challenges Towards a
Sustainable Future. Sea Urchin Aquaculture: Present and Future. Sea Cucumber
Aquaculture: Present and Future. Octopods Aquaculture: Reproduction, Rearing
Technology, Nutritional Physiology, Welfare and Health Status. Jellyfish
AquacultureCurrent Practices and Future Developments. Polychaetes: A
Valuable Natural Resource and its Production in Aquaculture Systems. Advances
and Constraints of Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) Development in
Coastal Ecosystems. Index.
Rui Pedro Gonçalves Pereira, academic trained as a Biologist, avid for the applied side of research (but with total respect for fundamental science). Completed his PhD in 2004, working on the life-cycle of North Atlantic Porphyra, seeking its application in Europe. After a typical research career, in 2012 moved to the business world and co-founded an IMTA land-based seaweed aquaculture company, then the first in Europe. Since 2020 he is the Head of Seaweed Division of A4F, a Portuguese company at the forefront of algae biotechnology.
